Max Zaslofsky was a professional basketball player who played in the NBA and BAA during the 1940s and 1950s. He was born in Brooklyn, New York in 1925 and attended St. John's University where he played college basketball.
Zaslofsky began his professional career in 1946 with the Chicago Stags of the BAA. He quickly established himself as a talented scorer, averaging 14.5 points per game in his rookie season. He was named to the All-BAA Second Team and helped lead the Stags to the BAA Finals, where they lost to the Philadelphia Warriors.
In 1947, Zaslofsky was traded to the New York Knicks, where he played for four seasons. He continued to be a prolific scorer, averaging over 20 points per game in each of his first three seasons with the team. He was named to the All-NBA Second Team in 1949 and 1950 and was selected to the NBA All-Star Game in 1951.
After his time with the Knicks, Zaslofsky played for several other teams, including the Baltimore Bullets, the Fort Wayne Pistons, and the Milwaukee Hawks. He was known for his scoring ability and his versatility, as he could play both guard and forward positions.
Zaslofsky retired from professional basketball in 1956, but he continued to be involved in the sport as a coach and executive. He coached the Chicago Majors of the American Basketball League in the late 1950s and later served as the general manager of the Chicago Bulls in the 1970s.
Throughout his career, Zaslofsky was known for his work ethic and his dedication to the game of basketball. He was a skilled scorer and a versatile player who could contribute in a variety of ways. He was also a respected coach and executive who helped shape the future of the sport.
In recognition of his contributions to basketball, Zaslofsky was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in 1985. He passed away in 1985 at the age of 60.
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